Named characters

Major entities (proper, common)

FAC

127 home/Home/HOME
51 here/Here
38 there
31 the house
19 the Hall/the hall
14 church
12 the church/the Church
12 the castle/the Castle
11 the road
10 the place

GPE

38 the village/The village
20 his country/his Country
19 the country/the Country
19 there/There
11 this country/This country
10 the place/The place
7 the nation
7 the kingdom
6 this place/This place
6 here/Here

LOC

97 the world/The world
87 the sea/The sea
43 the hill/The hill
31 the beach
24 the land
24 the coast
21 sea
16 the shore
13 the brook
13 the water

PER

146 sir/Sir
131 the Admiral/The Admiral
62 my dear/My dear
61 a man/A man
51 nobody/Nobody
51 the Lord
46 the Rector/the rector/The rector/The Rector
45 his wife/His wife
45 his father/His father
41 one another

ORG

6 the navy/the Navy
4 the government/the Government
3 the Channel fleet/The Channel fleet
2 the Church
2 the battery
2 the regiment
2 the French flotilla
2 the French army
2 the flotilla
2 the Corporation

VEH

13 the boat
10 the ship
10 a boat
6 his boat
6 a ship
6 the frigate
5 the boats
5 that boat
5 the schooner/The schooner
4 our ships

Text



SPRINGHAVEN :

A Tale of the Great War

By R. D. Blackmore

1887

CONTENTS

CHAPTER I

CHAPTER II

CHAPTER III

CHAPTER IV

CHAPTER V

CHAPTER VI

CHAPTER VII

CHAPTER VIII

CHAPTER IX

CHAPTER X

CHAPTER XI

CHAPTER XII

CHAPTER XIII

CHAPTER XIV

CHAPTER XV

CHAPTER XVI

CHAPTER XVII

CHAPTER XVIII

CHAPTER XIX

CHAPTER XX

CHAPTER XXI

CHAPTER XXII

CHAPTER XXIII

CHAPTER XXIV

CHAPTER XXV

CHAPTER XXVI

CHAPTER XXVII

CHAPTER XXVIII

CHAPTER XXIX

CHAPTER XXX

CHAPTER XXXI

CHAPTER XXXII

CHAPTER XXXIII

CHAPTER XXXIV

CHAPTER XXXV

CHAPTER XXXVI

CHAPTER XXXVII

CHAPTER XXXVIII

CHAPTER XXXIX

CHAPTER XL

CHAPTER XLI

CHAPTER XLII

CHAPTER XLIII

CHAPTER XLIV

CHAPTER XLV

CHAPTER XLVI

CHAPTER XLVII

CHAPTER XLVIII

CHAPTER XLIX

CHAPTER L

CHAPTER LI

CHAPTER LII

CHAPTER [LIII]_686-liii

CHAPTER LIV

CHAPTER LV

CHAPTER LVI

CHAPTER LVII

CHAPTER LVIII

CHAPTER LIX

CHAPTER LX

CHAPTER LXI

CHAPTER LXII

CHAPTER LXIII

CHAPTER LXIV

CHAPTER LXV

CHAPTER LXVI

CHAPTER [I]_0-i

WHEN THE SHIP COMES [HOME]_1-home

In the days when [England]_2-england trusted mainly to the vigor and valor of [one man]_{687-one man} , against a world of [enemies]_688-enemies , no part of [[her]_2-england coast]_{689-her coast} was in greater peril than [the fair vale of [Springhaven]_{3-springhaven}]_{690-the fair vale of springhaven} . But lying to the west of [the narrow seas]_{691-the narrow seas} , and the shouts both of menace and vigilance , [the quiet little village in [the tranquil valley]_{693-the tranquil valley}]_{692-the quiet little village in the tranquil valley} forbore to be uneasy . For the nature of [the place]_{694-the place} and race , since time has outlived memory , continually has been , and must be , to let [the world]_{695-the world} pass easily . Little to talk of , and nothing to do , is the healthy condition of [mankind]_696-mankind just there . To [all who love repose and shelter , freedom from the cares of money and the cark of fashion]_{697-all who love repose and shelter , freedom from the cares of money and the cark of fashion} , and in lieu of these refreshing air , bright water , and [green country]_{698-green country} , there is [scarcely any valley left to compare with that of [Springhaven]_{3-springhaven}]_{699-scarcely any valley left to compare with that of springhaven} . [This valley]_{700-this valley} does not interrupt [the land]_{701-the land} , but comes in as a pleasant relief to [it]_{701-the land} . No glaring chalk , no grim sandstone , no rugged flint , outface [it]_{700-this valley} ; but deep rich meadows , and foliage thick , and cool arcades of ancient trees , defy the noise that [men]_702-men make . And above the trees , in shelving distance , rise the crests of upland , a soft gray lias , where orchards thrive , and greensward strokes down the rigor of the rocks , and quick rills lace the bosom of [the slope]_{703-the slope} with tags of twisted silver . In the murmur of [the valley]_{704-the valley} [twenty little waters]_{705-twenty little waters} meet , and discoursing [their]_{705-twenty little waters} way to [the sea]_{706-the sea} , give name to [the bay that receives [them]_{705-twenty little waters}]_{707-the bay that receives them} and [the anchorage [they]_{705-twenty little waters} make]_{708-the anchorage they make} . And here [no muddy harbor]_{709-no muddy harbor} reeks , no foul mouth of rat - haunted drains , no slimy and scraggy wall runs out , to mar the meeting of sweet and salt . With one or two mooring posts to watch [it]_{700-this valley} , and a course of stepping - stones , [the brook]_{710-the brook} slides into [the peaceful bay]_{711-the peaceful bay} , and is lost in larger waters . Even so , however , it is kindly still , for [it]_{700-this valley} forms a tranquil haven . Because , where the ruffle of [the land stream]_{712-the land stream} merges into [the heavier disquietude of sea]_{713-the heavier disquietude of sea} , [slopes of shell sand and white gravel]_{714-slopes of shell sand and white gravel} give welcome pillow to the weary keel . No southerly tempest smites the bark , no long groundswell upheaves [her]_715-her ; for a bold point , known as the " Haven - head , "_[715-her] baffles the storm in the offing , while the bulky rollers of a strong spring - tide , that need no wind to urge them , are broken by the shifting of [the shore]_{716-the shore} into a tier of white - frilled steps . So the deep - waisted smacks that fish for many generations , and even [the famous " London trader]_{6488-the famous " london trader} "_{[6488-the famous " london trader]} [a schooner of five - and - forty tons]_{717-a schooner of five - and - forty tons} , have rest from [their]_{705-twenty little waters} labors , whenever [they]_{705-twenty little waters} wish or whenever [they]_{705-twenty little waters} can afford it , in the arms of [the land]_{701-the land} , and [the mouth of [the water]_{720-the water} , and under the eyes of [Springhaven]_{3-springhaven}]_{719-the mouth of the water , and under the eyes of springhaven} . At the corner of the wall , where [the brook]_{710-the brook} comes down , and pebble turns into shingle , there has always been a good white gate , respected as a white gate always is from its strong declaration of purpose . Outside of [it]_722-it , things may belong to [the Crown]_{723-the crown} , [the Admiralty]_{5-the admiralty} , [Manor]_724-manor , or [Trinity Brethren]_{6-trinity brethren} , or perhaps [the sea]_{706-the sea} itself according to the latest ebb or flow of the fickle tide of Law Courts but inside that gate everything belongs to [the fine old family of Darling]_{726-the fine old family of darling} . Concerning the origin of [these Darlings]_{727-these darlings} divers tales are told , according to the good - will or otherwise of [the diver]_{728-the diver} . [The Darlings [themselves]_{729-the darlings themselves}]_{729-the darlings themselves} contend and prove that stock and name are [Saxon]_269-saxon , and the true form of the name is " [Deerlung]_270-deerlung , "_{[730-the family]} as witness [the family]_{730-the family} bearings . But [the foes of the race]_{731-the foes of the race} , and especially [the Carnes]_271-carne , of ancient [Sussex]_7-sussex lineage , declare that the name describes itself . Forsooth , [these Darlings]_{727-these darlings} are nothing more , to [their]_{727-these darlings} contemptuous certainty , than the offset of [some court favorite]_{733-some court favorite} , too low to have won nobility , in the reign of [some light - affectioned king]_{734-some light - affectioned king} . If ever there was any truth in that , it has been worn out long ago by friction of its own antiquity . [Admiral Darling]_{332-admiral darling} owns that gate , and [all the land inside [it]_736-it]_{735-all the land inside it} , as far as [a Preventive man]_{737-a preventive man} can see with [his]_{737-a preventive man} spy - glass upon the top bar of it . And this includes nearly all [the village of Springhaven]_{738-the village of springhaven} , and [the Hall]_{8-the hall} , and [the valley]_{704-the valley} , and [the hills that make]_{740-the hills that make} [it]_741-it . And how much more does all this redound to the credit of [the family]_{730-the family} when [the gazer]_{743-the gazer} reflects that this is nothing but [[their]_{730-the family} younger tenement]_{744-their younger tenement} ! For this is only [Springhaven Hall]_{9-springhaven hall} , while [Darling Holt]_{273-darling holt} , [the headquarters of [the race]_{746-the race}]_{745-the headquarters of the race} , stands far inland , and belongs to [Sir Francis]_{274-sir francis} , [[the Admiral]_{747-the admiral} 's elder brother]_{748-the admiral 's elder brother} . When the tides were at [their]_{730-the family} spring , and the year 1802 of [our]_749-our era in the same condition , [Horatia Dorothy Darling]_275-horatia , [younger daughter of [the aforesaid Admiral]_{751-the aforesaid admiral}]_{750-younger daughter of the aforesaid admiral} , choosing [a very quiet path among thick shrubs and under - wood]_{752-a very quiet path among thick shrubs and under - wood} , came all alone to [a wooden building , which [[her]_275-horatia father]_{754-her father} called [[his]_{754-her father} Round - house]_{755-his round - house}]_{753-a wooden building , which her father called his round - house} . In the war , which had been patched over now , but would very soon break out again , [that veteran officer]_{756-that veteran officer} held command of the coast defense westward of [Nelson]_276-nelson 's charge from [Beachy Head]_{10-beachy head} to [Selsey Bill]_{11-selsey bill} . No real danger had existed then , and no solid intent of invasion , but many sharp outlooks had been set up , and among them was this at [Springhaven]_{3-springhaven} . Here was established under thatch , and with sliding lights before it , [the Admiral]_{747-the admiral} 's favorite Munich glass , mounted by [[an old ship]_{758-an old ship} 's carpenter who had followed the fortunes of [[his]_{759-an old ship 's carpenter who had followed the fortunes of his captain} captain]_{760-his captain}]_{759-an old ship 's carpenter who had followed the fortunes of his captain} on a stand which would have puzzled anybody but [the maker]_{761-the maker} , with the added security of a lanyard from the roof . The gear , though rough , was very strong and solid , and afforded more range and firmer rest to the seven - feet tube and adjustments than a costly mounting by [a London optician]_{762-a london optician} would have been likely to supply . It was a pleasure to look through such a glass , so clear , and full of light , and firm ; and [one who could have borne to be looked at through it , or examined even by a microscope]_{763-one who could have borne to be looked at through it , or examined even by a microscope} , came now to enjoy that pleasure . [Miss Dolly Darling]_277-dolly could not be happy though [her]_277-dolly chief point was to be so without a little bit of excitement , though it were of [her]_277-dolly own construction . [Her]_277-dolly imagination , being bright and tender and lively , rather than powerful , was compelled to make its own material , out of very little stuff sometimes . [She]_277-dolly was always longing for something sweet and thrilling and romantic , and what chance of finding it in [this dull place]_{764-this dull place} , even with the longest telescope ? For the war , with all its stirring rumors and perpetual motion on [shore]_765-shore and [sea]_766-sea , and access of [gallant visitors]_{767-gallant visitors} , was gone for the moment , and dull peace was signed . This evening , as yet , there seemed little chance of anything to enliven [her]_277-dolly . [The village]_{768-the village} , in [the valley]_{704-the valley} and up [the stream]_{770-the stream} , was hidden by turns of [the land]_{701-the land} and trees ; [[[her]_277-dolly father]_{754-her father} 's house beneath [the hill crest]_{774-the hill crest}]_{773-her father 's house beneath the hill crest} was out of sight and hearing ; not even [a child]_{775-a child} was on [the beach]_{776-the beach} ; and the only movement was of wavelets leisurely advancing toward [the sea - wall fringed with tamarisk]_{777-the sea - wall fringed with tamarisk} . The only thing [she]_277-dolly could hope to see was the happy return of [the fishing - smacks]_{778-the fishing - smacks} , and perhaps [the " London trader]_{6489-the " london trader} , "_{[6489-the " london trader]} inasmuch as [the fishermen now released from fencible duty and from French alarm]_{779-the fishermen now released from fencible duty and from french alarm} did [their]_{779-the fishermen now released from fencible duty and from french alarm} best to return on Saturday night to [[their]_{779-the fishermen now released from fencible duty and from french alarm} moorings]_{780-their moorings} , [[their]_{779-the fishermen now released from fencible duty and from french alarm} homes]_{781-their homes} , the disposal of fish , and then the deep slumber of Sunday . If the breeze should enable [them]_{779-the fishermen now released from fencible duty and from french alarm} to round the Head , and the tide avail for landing , [the lane to [the village]_{768-the village}]_{782-the lane to the village} , [the beach]_{776-the beach} , and even [the sea]_{706-the sea} itself would swarm with life and bustle and flurry and incident . But [Dolly]_277-dolly 's desire was for scenes more warlike and actors more august than these . Beauty , however , has an eye for beauty beyond its own looking - glass . Deeply as [Dolly]_277-dolly began to feel the joy of [her]_277-dolly own loveliness , [she]_277-dolly had managed to learn , and to feel as well , that so far as the strength and vigor of beauty may compare with its grace and refinement , [she]_277-dolly had [her]_277-dolly own match at [Springhaven]_{3-springhaven} . [Quite a hardworking youth , of no social position and no needless education]_{786-quite a hardworking youth , of no social position and no needless education} , had such a fine countenance and such bright eyes that [she]_277-dolly neither could bear to look at [him]_{786-quite a hardworking youth , of no social position and no needless education} nor forbear to think of [him]_{786-quite a hardworking youth , of no social position and no needless education} . And [she]_277-dolly knew that if [the fleet]_{787-the fleet} came [home]_788-home [she]_277-dolly would see [him]_{786-quite a hardworking youth , of no social position and no needless education} on board of [the Rosalie]_{12-the rosalie} . Flinging on a shelf the small white hat which had scarcely covered [her]_277-dolly dark brown curls , [she]_277-dolly lifted and shored with a wooden prop the southern casement of leaded glass . This being up , free range was given to the swinging telescope along [the beach]_{776-the beach} to the right and left , and over [the open sea]_{790-the open sea} for miles , and into the measureless haze of air . [She]_277-dolly could manage this glass to the best advantage , through [[her]_277-dolly father]_{754-her father} 's teaching , and could take out the slide and clean the lenses , and even part the object - glass , and refix it as well as possible . [She]_277-dolly belonged to the order of [the clever virgins]_{792-the clever virgins} , but scarcely to that of [the wise ones]_{793-the wise ones} .

CHAPTER II

WITH [HER]_277-dolly CREW AND CARGO

Long after the time of [those who write and those who read this history]_{794-those who write and those who read this history} , the name of [Zebedee Tugwell]_{278-zebedee tugwell} will be flourishing at [Springhaven]_{3-springhaven} . To achieve unmerited honor is the special gift of thousands , but to deserve and win befalls some few in every century , and one of these few was [Zebedee]_{278-zebedee tugwell} . To be [the head - man of [any other village]_{796-any other village}]_{795-the head - man of any other village} , and [the captain of its fishing fleet]_{797-the captain of its fishing fleet} , might prove no lofty eminence ; but to be [the leader of [Springhaven]_{3-springhaven}]_{798-the leader of springhaven} was true and arduous greatness . From [Selsey]_13-selsey Bill to [Orfordness]_{14-orfordness} , taking in all [the Cinque Ports]_{15-the cinque ports} and [all the port of [London]_16-london]_{799-all the port of london} , there was [not a place that insisted on , and therefore possessed , all its own]_{800-not a place that insisted on , and therefore possessed , all its own} rights so firmly as [this village]_{801-this village} did . Not less than seven stout fishing - smacks six of [them]_802-them sloops , and [the seventh a dandy]_{803-the seventh a dandy} formed the marine power of [this place]_{804-this place} , and behaved as one multiplied by seven . [All the bold fishermen]_{805-all the bold fishermen} held [their]_{805-all the bold fishermen} line from long - established ancestry , and stuck to the stock of [[their]_{805-all the bold fishermen} grandfathers]_{806-their grandfathers} , and [their]_{805-all the bold fishermen} wisdom and freedom from prejudice . Strength was condensed into clear law with [them]_{805-all the bold fishermen} as sinew boils down into jelly and character carried out its force as the stamp of solid impress . What [the father]_{807-the father} had been , [the son]_{808-the son} became , as [the generation]_{809-the generation} squared itself , and the slates for [the children]_{810-the children} to do [their]_{810-the children} copies were the tombstones of [[their]_{810-the children} granddads]_{811-their granddads} . [Thus brave Etruria]_{812-thus brave etruria} grew , and thus [the [Rome]_17-rome which was not built in a day]_{813-the rome which was not built in a day} became the flower of [the world]_{695-the world} , and girt in unity of [self seven citadels]_{815-self seven citadels} . There was Roman blood of the Tenth Legion , perhaps in [the general vein of [Springhaven]_{3-springhaven}]_{816-the general vein of springhaven} . There was scarcely [a man who pretended to know much outside of [his]_{817-a man who pretended to know much outside of his own business} own business]_{817-a man who pretended to know much outside of his own business} , and there was [not a woman]_{818-not a woman} unable to wait when [her]_{818-not a woman} breath was quite gone for sound reason . Solidity , self - respect , pure absence of frivolous humor , ennobled the race and enabled [them]_819-them to hold together , so that [everybody not born in [Springhaven]_{3-springhaven}]_{820-everybody not born in springhaven} might lament , but never repair , [his]_{817-a man who pretended to know much outside of his own business} loss . [This people]_{821-this people} had many ancient rules befitting [a fine corporation]_{822-a fine corporation} , and among them were the following : " Never do a job for [a stranger]_{6490-a stranger} ; sleep in [your]_6491-your own bed when [you]_6491-your can ; be at [home]_788-home in good time on a Saturday ; never work harder than [you]_6491-your need ; throw [your]_6491-your fish away rather than undersell it ; answer no question , but ask another ; spend all [your]_6491-your money among [[your]_6491-your friends]_{6493-your friends} ; and above all , never let [any stranger]_{6494-any stranger} come a - nigh [[your]_6491-your proper fishing ground]_{6495-your proper fishing ground} , nor land any fish at [Springhaven]_{3-springhaven} . "_{[821-this people]} These were golden laws , and made [a snug and plump community]_{823-a snug and plump community} . From [the Foreland]_{824-the foreland} to [the Isle of Wight]_{18-the isle of wight} [their]_{821-this people} nets and lines were sacred , and [no other village]_{825-no other village} could be found so thriving , orderly , well - conducted , and almost well - contented . For [the men]_{826-the men} were not of rash enterprise , hot labor , or fervid ambition ; and although [they]_{826-the men} counted things by money , [they]_{826-the men} did not count [one another]_{827-one another} so . [They]_{826-the men} never encouraged [a friend]_{828-a friend} to work so hard as to grow too wealthy , and if [he]_{828-a friend} did so , [they]_{826-the men} expected [him]_{828-a friend} to grow more generous than [he]_{828-a friend} liked to be . And as soon as [he]_{828-a friend} failed upon that point , instead of adoring , [they]_{826-the men} growled at [him]_{828-a friend} , because [every one of [them]_{826-the men}]_{829-every one of them} might have had as full a worsted stocking if [his]_{828-a friend} mind had been small enough to forget the difference betwixt [the land]_{701-the land} and [sea]_766-sea , the tide of labor and the time of leisure . To [these local and tribal]_{832-these local and tribal} distinctions [they]_{826-the men} added the lofty expansion of [sons of [the sea]_{706-the sea}]_{833-sons of the sea} . The habit of rising on the surge and falling into the trough behind it enables [a biped]_{835-a biped} , as soon as [he]_{835-a biped} lands , to take things that are flat with indifference . [His]_{835-a biped} head and legs have got into a state of firm confidence in [one another]_{827-one another} , and all these declare with the rest of [the body]_{837-the body} performing as chorus gratis that now [they]_{826-the men} are come to a smaller affair , upon which [they]_{826-the men} intend to enjoy [themselves]_{826-the men} . So that , while strenuous and quick of movement whenever [they]_{826-the men} could not help it and sometimes even brisk of mind if [anybody]_838-anybody strove to cheat [them]_{826-the men} , [these men]_{839-these men} generally made no griefs beyond what [they]_{826-the men} were born to . [Zebedee Tugwell]_{278-zebedee tugwell} was now [[their]_{826-the men} chief]_{840-their chief} , and well deserved to be so . [Every community of common - sense]_{841-every community of common - sense} demands to have [somebody]_842-somebody over it , and [nobody]_843-nobody could have felt ashamed to be under [Captain Tugwell]_{278-zebedee tugwell} . [He]_{278-zebedee tugwell} had built with [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} own hands , and bought for [no man]_{844-no man} 's work is [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} own until [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} has paid for as well as made it the biggest and smartest of all the fleet , [that dandy - rigged smack]_{845-that dandy - rigged smack} , [the Rosalie]_{12-the rosalie} . [He]_{278-zebedee tugwell} was proud of [her]_{12-the rosalie} , as [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} well might be , and spent most of [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} time in thinking of [her]_{12-the rosalie} ; but even [she]_{12-the rosalie} was scarcely up to the size of [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} ideas . " Stiff in the joints , "_{[278-zebedee tugwell]} [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} now said daily ' stiff in the joints is [my]_0-i complaint , and [I]_0-i never would have believed it . But for all that , [you]_846-you shall see , [[my]_0-i son]_{847-my son} , if [the Lord]_{848-the lord} should spare [you]_846-you long enough , whether [I]_0-i do n't beat [her]_{12-the rosalie} out and out with [the craft]_{849-the craft} as have been in [my]_0-i mind this ten year . " But what [man]_6496-man could be built to beat [Zebedee]_{278-zebedee tugwell} [himself]_{278-zebedee tugwell} , in an age like this , when [yachts]_6497-yachts and [men]_702-men take the prize by profundity of false keel ? [Tugwell]_{278-zebedee tugwell} yearned for no hot speed in [[his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} friends]_{6499-his friends} , or [[his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} house]_{6500-his house} , or [[his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} wife]_{6501-his wife} , or [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} walk , or even [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} way of thinking . [He]_{278-zebedee tugwell} had seen more harm come from one hour 's hurry than a hundred years of care could cure , and the longer [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} lived the more loath [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} grew to disturb the air around [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} . "_[276-nelson] [Admirable Nelson]_276-nelson , " [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} used to say for [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} education had not been so large as the parts allotted to receive it ; "_[276-nelson] to [my]_0-i mind [he]_850-he is [a brave young man]_{851-a brave young man} , with great understanding of [his]_850-he dooties . But [he]_850-he goeth too fast , without clearing of [his]_850-he way . With [a man like [me]_0-i ' longside of ' un]_{852-a man like me ' longside of ' un} , [he]_850-he 'd have brought [they boats]_{853-they boats} out of [Bulong]_19-bulong . See how [I]_0-i brings [[my]_0-i boats]_{854-my boats} in , most particular of a Saturday ! " It was Saturday now , when [Miss Dolly]_277-dolly was waiting to see this great performance , of which [she]_277-dolly considered [herself]_277-dolly , as [the daughter of [an admiral]_{6503-an admiral}]_{6502-the daughter of an admiral} , [no mean critic]_{6504-no mean critic} . And sure enough , as punctual as in a well - conducted scheme of war , and with nice forecast of wind and tide , and science of the supper - time , around [the westward headland]_{6505-the westward headland} came [the bold fleet of [Springhaven]_{3-springhaven}]_{6506-the bold fleet of springhaven} ! [Seven ships of the line]_{6507-seven ships of the line} [the fishing line]_{6508-the fishing line} arranged in perfect order , with [the Rosalie]_{12-the rosalie} as [the flag - ship]_{6509-the flag - ship} leading , and three upon either quarter , in the comfort and leisure of the new - born peace , [they]_{855-those poor men} spread [their]_{855-those poor men} sails with sunshine . Even [the warlike Dolly]_{6510-the warlike dolly} could not help some thoughts of peacefulness , and a gentle tide of large good - will submerged the rocks of glory . "_[0-i] Why should [those poor men]_{855-those poor men} all be killed ? " [she]_277-dolly asked [herself]_277-dolly , as a new thing , while [she]_277-dolly made out , by [their]_{855-those poor men} faces , hats , fling of knee or elbow , patch upon breeches , or sprawl of walking toward [the attentive telescope]_{6511-the attentive telescope} , pretty nearly who [everybody of [them]_{855-those poor men}]_{6512-everybody of them} was , and whatever else there was about [him]_{855-those poor men} . "_[0-i] After all , it is very hard , " [she]_277-dolly said , "_[0-i] that [they]_{855-those poor men} should have to lose [their]_{855-those poor men} lives because [the countries]_{856-the countries} fight so . " But [these jolly fellows]_{6513-these jolly fellows} had no idea of losing [their]_{6513-these jolly fellows} lives , or a hair of [their]_{6513-these jolly fellows} heads , or anything more than [their]_{6513-these jolly fellows} appetites , after waging hot war upon victuals . Peace was proclaimed , and peace was reigning ; and the proper British feeling of contempt for [snivelly Frenchmen]_{6514-snivelly frenchmen} , which produces the entente cordiale , had replaced the wholesome dread of [them]_{6513-these jolly fellows} . Not that [Springhaven]_{3-springhaven} had ever known fear , but still it was glad to leave off terrifying [the enemy]_{6515-the enemy} . Lightness of heart and good - will prevailed , and [every man]_{6516-every man} 's sixpence was going to be a shilling . In the tranquil afternoon the sun was making it clear to [the coast of [Albion]_20-albion]_{6517-the coast of albion} that [he]_{855-those poor men} had crossed the line once more , and rediscovered [a charming island]_{6518-a charming island} . After a chilly and foggy season , worse than a brave cold winter , there was joy in the greeting [the land]_{701-the land} held out , and in the more versatile expression of [the sea]_{706-the sea} . And not beneath the contempt of one who strives to get into everything , were the creases and patches of the sails of smacks , and the pattern of the resin - wood [they]_{855-those poor men} called [their]_{855-those poor men} masts , and even the little striped things like frogs with hats on , in the distance which had grown to believe [themselves]_{855-those poor men} the only object the sun was made to shine upon . But [he]_{855-those poor men} shone upon [the wide sea far behind]_{6521-the wide sea far behind} , and [the broad stretch of land before [them]_{855-those poor men}]_{6522-the broad stretch of land before them} , and among [their]_{855-those poor men} slowly gliding canvas scattered soft touches of wandering light . Especially on [the spritsail of [the Rosalie]_{6524-the rosalie}]_{6523-the spritsail of the rosalie} , whereunder was sitting , with the tiller in [his]_{855-those poor men} hand and a very long pipe in [his]_{855-those poor men} mouth , [Captain Zebedee Tugwell]_{278-zebedee tugwell} . [His]_{278-zebedee tugwell} mighty legs were spread at ease , [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} shoulders solid against a cask , [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} breast like an elephant 's back in width , and bearing a bright blue crown tattooed shone out of the scarlet woolsey , whose plaits were filled with the golden shower of a curly beard , untouched with gray . And [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} face was quite as worthy as the substance leading up to it , being large and strengthful and slow to move , though quick to make [others]_6525-others do so . The forehead was heavy , and the nose thickset , the lower jaw backed up the resolution of the other , and the wide apart eyes , of a bright steel blue , were as steady as a brace of pole - stars . "_{[857-a wonderful man]} What [a wonderful man]_{857-a wonderful man} ! " fair [Dolly]_277-dolly thought , as [the great figure , looking even grander in the glass]_{6526-the great figure , looking even grander in the glass} , came rising upon a long slow wave "_{[857-a wonderful man]} what [a wonderful man that [Tugwell]_{278-zebedee tugwell}]_{858-a wonderful man that tugwell} is ! So firmly resolved to have [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} own way , so thoroughly dauntless , and such a grand beard ! Ten times more like [an admiral]_{6503-an admiral} than [old Flapfin]_{281-old flapfin} or [[my]_0-i father]_{860-my father} is , if [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} only knew how to hold [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} pipe . There is something about [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} so dignified , so calm , and so majestic ; but , for all that , [I]_0-i like [the young man]_{861-the young man} better . [I]_0-i have a great mind to take half a peep at [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} ; [somebody]_842-somebody might ask whether [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} was there or not . " Being [a young and bashful maid]_{6527-a young and bashful maid} , as well as by birth [a lady]_{6528-a lady} , [she]_277-dolly had felt that it might be a very nice thing to contemplate [sailors in the distance]_{6529-sailors in the distance} , [abstract [sailors]_6531-sailors , [old men who pulled ropes]_{6532-old men who pulled ropes} , or lounged on [the deck]_{6533-the deck} , if there was one . But to steal an unsuspected view at [a young man very well known to [her]_277-dolly]_{6534-a young man very well known to her} , and acknowledged not only by [[his]_{861-the young man} mother]_{6535-his mother} and [himself]_{861-the young man} , but also by [every girl in [the parish]_{6537-the parish}]_{6536-every girl in the parish}]_{6530-abstract sailors , old men who pulled ropes , or lounged on the deck , if there was one . but to steal an unsuspected view at a young man very well known to her , and acknowledged not only by his mother and himself , but also by every girl in the parish} as [the Adonis of Springhaven]_{6538-the adonis of springhaven} this was a very different thing , and difficult to justify even to [one]_6539-one 's self . The proper plan , therefore , was to do it , instead of waiting to consider it . "_{[842-somebody]} How very hard upon [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} it does seem , " [she]_277-dolly whispered to [herself]_277-dolly , after a good gaze at [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} , "_{[842-somebody]} that [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} must not even dream of having any hope of [me]_0-i , because [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} has not happened to be born [a gentleman]_{863-a gentleman} ! But [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} looks a thousand times more like one than nine out of ten of [the great gentlemen]_{864-the great gentlemen} [I]_0-i know or at any rate [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} would if [[his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} mother]_{6535-his mother} did n't make [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} clothes . " For [Zebedee Tugwell]_{278-zebedee tugwell} had [a son]_{6540-a son} called "_[282-dan] [Dan]_282-dan , " as like [him]_282-dan as [a tender pea]_{6541-a tender pea} can be like [a tough one]_{6542-a tough one} ; promising also to be tough , in course of time , by chafing of [the world]_{695-the world} and weather . But at present [Dan Tugwell]_282-dan was as tender to the core as [a marrowfat dallying till [its]_{6544-a marrowfat dallying till its young duck} young duck]_{6544-a marrowfat dallying till its young duck} should be ready ; because [Dan]_282-dan was podding into [his]_282-dan first love . To the sympathetic telescope [his]_282-dan heart was low , and [his]_282-dan mind gone beyond astronomical range , and [his]_282-dan hands instead of briskly pairing soles hung asunder , and sprawled like a star - fish . "_[282-dan] Indeed [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} does look sad , " said [Miss Dolly]_277-dolly , "_{[278-zebedee tugwell]} [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} is thinking of [me]_0-i , as [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} always does ; but [I]_0-i do n't see how [anybody]_838-anybody can blame [me]_0-i . But here comes [daddy]_{283-old daddy stakes} , with [dear old Flapfin]_{281-old flapfin} ! [I]_0-i am not a bit afraid of [either of [them]_868-them]_{867-either of them} ; but perhaps [I]_0-i had better run away . "_[0-i]

CHAPTER III

AND [HER]_869-her TRUE COMMANDER

The nature of " Flapfin "_{[278-zebedee tugwell]} as [Miss Dolly Darling]_277-dolly and [other young people]_{870-other young people} were pleased to call [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} was to make [[his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} enemies]_{871-his enemies} run away , but [[his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} friends]_{6499-his friends} keep very near to [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} . [He]_{278-zebedee tugwell} was [one of the simplest - minded men that ever trod the [British]_416-british oak]_{873-one of the simplest - minded men that ever trod the british oak} . Whatever [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} thought [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} generally said ; and whatever [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} said [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} meant and did . Yet of tricks and frauds [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} had quick perception , whenever they were tried against [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} , as well as a marvellous power of seeing the shortest way to everything . [He]_{278-zebedee tugwell} enjoyed a little gentle piece of vanity , not vainglory , and [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} never could sec any justice in losing the credit of any of [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} exploits . Moreover , [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} was gifted with the highest faith in the hand of [the Almighty]_{874-the almighty} over [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} to help [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} in all [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} righteous deeds , and over [[his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} enemies]_{871-his enemies} , to destroy [them]_{871-his enemies} . Though [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} never insisted on any deep piety in [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} own behavior , [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} had a good deal in [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} heart when time allowed , and [the linstocks]_{876-the linstocks} were waiting the signal . [His]_{278-zebedee tugwell} trust was supreme in [the Lord]_{848-the lord} and [himself]_{278-zebedee tugwell} ; and [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} loved to be called " [[My]_{278-zebedee tugwell} Lord Admiral]_{6545-my lord admiral} . "_{[278-zebedee tugwell]} And [a man of this noble type]_{878-a man of this noble type} deserved to be met with [[his]_{878-a man of this noble type} own nobility]_{879-his own nobility} . But [the English government]_{880-the english government} , according to [its]_{880-the english government} lights which appear to be everlasting regarded [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} as [the right man]_{881-the right man} , when wanted , but at other times [the wrong one]_{882-the wrong one} . [They]_{880-the english government} liked [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} to do [them]_{880-the english government} a very good turn , but would not let [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} do [himself]_{278-zebedee tugwell} one ; and whenever [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} looked for some fair chance of a little snug prize - money , [they]_{880-the english government} took [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} away from [the likely places]_{883-the likely places} , and set [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} to hard work and hard knocks . But [his]_{278-zebedee tugwell} sense of duty and love of [country]_884-country enabled [him]_{278-zebedee tugwell} to bear it , with grumbling . " [I]_{278-zebedee tugwell} do n't care a rope 's end , "_{[278-zebedee tugwell]} [he]_{278-zebedee tugwell} was saying , with a truthfulness simple and solid as beefsteak is , " whether [we]_6546-we have peace or war ; but let [us]_6546-we have one or the other of [them]_6547-them . [I]_{278-zebedee tugwell} love peace it is a very fine thing and [I]_{278-zebedee tugwell} hate to see [poor fellows]_{6548-poor fellows} killed . All [I]_{278-zebedee tugwell} want is to spend the rest of [my]_{278-zebedee tugwell} life ashore , and lay out [the garden]_{6549-the garden} . [You]_6550-you must come and see what a bridge [I]_{278-zebedee tugwell} have made to throw across [the fish - pond]_{6551-the fish - pond} . [I]_{278-zebedee tugwell} can do well enough with what [I]_{278-zebedee tugwell} have got , as soon as [[my]_{278-zebedee tugwell} farm]_{6552-my farm} begins to pay , and [I]_{278-zebedee tugwell} hope [I]_{278-zebedee tugwell} may never hear another shotted cannon ; but , [[my]_{278-zebedee tugwell} dear [Lingo]_284-lingo]_{6553-my dear lingo} , [you]_6550-you know as well as [I]_{278-zebedee tugwell} do how much chance there is of that . "_{[278-zebedee tugwell]} " Laudo manentem . Let [us]_6554-us praise [her]_6555-her while [we]_6554-us have got [her]_6555-her . [Parson Twemlow]_{285-parson twemlow} keeps up [my]_{332-admiral darling} Latin , but [you]_6550-you have forgotten all yours , [[my]_{332-admiral darling} friend]_{6556-my friend} . [I]_{332-admiral darling} brought [you]_6550-you down here to see the fish come in , and to choose what [you]_6550-you like best for dinner . In the days when [you]_6550-you were [[my]_{332-admiral darling} smallest youngster]_{6557-my smallest youngster} , and as proud as [Punch]_286-punch to dine with [me]_{332-admiral darling} , [your]_6550-you taste was the finest in [the ship]_{6558-the ship} , because [your]_6550-you stomach was the weakest . How often [I]_{332-admiral darling} thought that the fish would eat [you]_6550-you ! and but for [your]_6550-you wonderful spirit , [[my]_{332-admiral darling} friend]_{6556-my friend} , that must have happened long ago . But [your]_6550-you nature was to fight , and [you]_6550-you fought through , as [you]_6550-you always do . A drumstick for [your]_6550-you praise of peace ! "_{[332-admiral darling]} [Admiral Darling]_{332-admiral darling} , [a tall , stout man in the sixty - fifth year of [his]_{332-admiral darling} age]_{885-a tall , stout man in the sixty - fifth year of his age} , looked down at [[his]_{332-admiral darling} welcome and famous guest]_{886-his welcome and famous guest} as if [he]_{332-admiral darling} knew a great deal more of [his]_{332-admiral darling} nature than [the owner]_{887-the owner} did . And this made [that owner]_{888-that owner} , who thought very highly of [his]_{888-that owner} own perception , look up and laugh . " Here comes the fish ! "_{[888-that owner]} [he]_{888-that owner} cried . " Come along , [Darling]_{332-admiral darling} . Never lose a moment that 's [my]_{888-that owner} rule . [You]_{332-admiral darling} ca n't get along as fast as [I]_{888-that owner} can . [I]_{888-that owner} 'll go and settle all the business for [you]_{332-admiral darling} . "_{[888-that owner]} " Why should [you]_{332-admiral darling} be in such a hurry always ? [You]_{332-admiral darling} will never come to [my]_{889-the elder and far heavier admiral} age if [you]_{332-admiral darling} carry on so . [You]_{332-admiral darling} ought to tow a spar astern . Thank [God]_287-god , [they]_6560-they do n't know who [he]_{887-the owner} is , and [I]_{889-the elder and far heavier admiral} 'll take good care not to let [them]_6560-they know . If this is what comes of quick promotion , [I]_{889-the elder and far heavier admiral} am glad that [I]_{889-the elder and far heavier admiral} got on slowly . Well , [he]_{887-the owner} may do as [he]_{887-the owner} likes for [me]_{889-the elder and far heavier admiral} . [He]_{887-the owner} always does that 's one thing . "_{[889-the elder and far heavier admiral]} Stoutly grumbling thus , [the elder and far heavier Admiral]_{889-the elder and far heavier admiral} descended [the hill]_{890-the hill} to the white gate slowly , as behooved [the owner]_{887-the owner} . And , by the time [he]_{889-the elder and far heavier admiral} halted [there]_892-there , [the other]_{893-the other} had been upon [the beach]_{776-the beach} five minutes , and taken command of [the fishing fleet]_{895-the fishing fleet} . " Starboard there ! Brail up [your]_{887-the owner} gaff ! Is that the way to take the ground ? Ease helm , [Rosalie]_{12-the rosalie} . Smartly , smartly . Have a care , [you]_{887-the owner} lubber there . Fenders out ! So , so . Now stand by , all ! There are [two smart lads]_{6561-two smart lads} among [you]_{887-the owner} , and no more . All the rest are no better than a pack of Crappos . [You]_{887-the owner} want six months in a man - of - war 's launch . This is what comes of peace already ! "_{[896-the fishermen]} [The fishermen]_{896-the fishermen} stared at [this extraordinary man]_{897-this extraordinary man} , who had taken all the business out of [Master Tugwell]_{288-master tugwell} 's hands ; but without thinking twice about it , all obeyed [him]_{897-this extraordinary man} with a speed that must have robbed [them]_{896-the fishermen} of a quantity of rust . For although [he]_{897-this extraordinary man} was not in uniform , and bore no sword , [his]_{897-this extraordinary man} dress was conspicuous , as [he]_{897-this extraordinary man} liked to have it , and [his]_{897-this extraordinary man} looks and deeds kept suit with it . For [he]_{897-this extraordinary man} wore a blue coat very badly made , with gilt buttons and lappets too big for [him]_{897-this extraordinary man} , a waistcoat of dove - colored silk , very long , coming over the place where [his]_{897-this extraordinary man} stomach should have been , and white plush breeches , made while [he]_{897-this extraordinary man} was blockading [Boulogne]_22-boulogne in 1801 , and therefore had scarcely any flesh upon [his]_{897-this extraordinary man} bones . [Peace]_289-peace having fattened [him]_{897-this extraordinary man} a little , these breeches had tightened upon [him]_{897-this extraordinary man} as [their]_898-their way is with [a boy]_{899-a boy} having six weeks ' holiday ; but still [they]_898-their could not make [his]_{897-this extraordinary man} legs look big , though they showed them sharp and muscular . Below [them]_898-their were brisk little sinewy calves in white silk hose , with a taper descent to ankles as fine as [a lady]_{6528-a lady} 's , and insteps bright with large silver buckles . Yet that which surpassed all the beauty of the clothes was the vigor of [the man inside them , who seemed to quicken and invigorate the whole , even to the right sleeve , doubled up from the want of any arm inside it]_{901-the man inside them , who seemed to quicken and invigorate the whole , even to the right sleeve , doubled up from the want of any arm inside it} . But the loss of the right arm , and the right eye also , seemed to be of no account to [the former owner]_{902-the former owner} , so hard did [he]_{897-this extraordinary man} work with the residue of [his]_{897-this extraordinary man} body , and so much did [he]_{897-this extraordinary man} express with it . [His]_{897-this extraordinary man} noble cocked hat was in its leathern box yet , for [he]_{897-this extraordinary man} was only just come from [Merton]_23-merton ; but the broad felt [he]_{897-this extraordinary man} wore was looped up in front , and displayed all the power of [his]_{897-this extraordinary man} countenance , or rather the vigor ; for power is heavy , and [his]_{897-this extraordinary man} face was light and quickness . Softness also , and a melancholy gift of dreaminess and reflection , enlarged and impressed the effect of a gaze and a smile which have conquered history . " Why do n't ' ee speak up to ' un , [Cap'en Zeb]_{290-cap'en zeb} ? "_{[903-young harry shanks]} cried [young Harry Shanks]_{903-young harry shanks} , of [the Peggy]_{904-the peggy} , [the smartest smack next to [the Rosalie]_{6524-the rosalie}]_{905-the smartest smack next to the rosalie} . " Whoever can ' a be , to make [thee]_{290-cap'en zeb} so dumb ? Doth ' a know [our]_6562-our own business afore [[our]_6562-our own selves]_{6563-our own selves} ? If ' [ee]_6564-ee do n't speak up to ' un , [Cap'en Zeb]_{290-cap'en zeb} , [I]_{904-the peggy} 'll never take no more commands from [thee]_{290-cap'en zeb} . "_{[904-the peggy]} " [Harry Shanks]_{6565-harry shanks} , [you]_{6565-harry shanks} was always [a fool]_{6566-a fool} , and [you]_{6565-harry shanks} always will be , "_{[288-master tugwell]} [Master Tugwell]_{288-master tugwell} replied , with [his]_{288-master tugwell} deep chest voice , which no gale of wind could blow away . " Whether [he]_{290-cap'en zeb} be wrong or right and [I]_{288-master tugwell} wo n't say but what [I]_{288-master tugwell} might have done it better none but [a fool like [you]_{6565-harry shanks}]_{6567-a fool like you} would dare to set [his]_{290-cap'en zeb} squeak up against [Admirable Lord Nelson]_276-nelson . "_{[288-master tugwell]}

CHAPTER IV

AND [HER]_907-her FAITHFUL CHAPLAIN

" [I]_{285-parson twemlow} am not [a man of [the world]_{695-the world}]_{6568-a man of the world} , but [a man of the Word]_{6570-a man of the word} , "_{[285-parson twemlow]} said [Parson Twemlow]_{285-parson twemlow} , [the Rector of [Springhaven]_{3-springhaven}]_{908-the rector of springhaven} ; " and [I]_{285-parson twemlow} shall not feel that [I]_{285-parson twemlow} have done [my]_{285-parson twemlow} duty unless [I]_{285-parson twemlow} stir [him]_{290-cap'en zeb} up to - morrow . [His]_{290-cap'en zeb} valor and glory are nothing to [me]_{285-parson twemlow} , nor even [his]_{290-cap'en zeb} value to [the country]_{6571-the country} . [He]_{290-cap'en zeb} does [his]_{290-cap'en zeb} duty , and [I]_{285-parson twemlow} shall do [mine]_{285-parson twemlow} . It is useless to talk to [me]_{285-parson twemlow} , [Maria]_291-maria ; [I]_{285-parson twemlow} never shall have such a chance again . "_{[285-parson twemlow]} " Well , [dear]_6572-dear , [you]_6572-dear know best , "_{[292-mrs. twemlow]} replied [Mrs. Twemlow]_{292-mrs. twemlow} ; " and duty is always the highest and best and most sacred consideration . But [you]_6572-dear surely should remember , for [Eliza]_293-eliza 's sake , that [we]_6573-we never shall dine at [the Hall]_{6574-the hall} again . "_{[292-mrs. twemlow]} " [I]_{285-parson twemlow} do n't care a snap for [their]_6575-their dinners , or the chance of [Eliza]_293-eliza catching [some young officer]_{6576-some young officer} ; and [very few]_{6577-very few} come while this peace goes on . [I]_{285-parson twemlow} wo n't shirk [my]_{285-parson twemlow} duty for any of that . "_{[285-parson twemlow]} " Nothing would ever make [you]_6572-dear shirk [your]_6572-dear duty , [Joshua]_294-joshua . And [I]_{285-parson twemlow} hope that [you]_6572-dear know [me]_{285-parson twemlow} too well to suppose that [I]_{285-parson twemlow} ever would dream of suggesting it . But [I]_{285-parson twemlow} do want to see [you]_6572-dear [a Canon]_{6578-a canon} , and [I]_{285-parson twemlow} know that [he]_{6578-a canon} begins to have influence in [the Church]_{6579-the church} , and therefore [the Church]_{24-the church} is not at all the place to allude to [his]_{6578-a canon} private affairs in . And , after all , what do [we]_6580-we know about [them]_{6578-a canon} ? It does seem so low to be led away by gossip . "_{[285-parson twemlow]} " [Maria]_291-maria , "_{[909-the rector]} said [the Rector]_{909-the rector} , severely sorry , " [I]_{909-the rector} must beg [you]_291-maria to leave [me]_{909-the rector} to [my]_{909-the rector} conscience . [I]_{909-the rector} shall not refer to [his]_{6578-a canon} private affairs . [I]_{909-the rector} shall put leading truths in a general way , and let [him]_{6578-a canon} make the home application . "_{[909-the rector]} " Put the cap on if it fits . Very well : [you]_6572-dear will injure [yourself]_6572-dear , and do [no one]_{6581-no one} any good . [Lord Nelson]_276-nelson wo n't know it ; [he]_276-nelson is too simple - minded . But [Admiral Darling]_{332-admiral darling} will never forgive [us]_6580-we for insulting [him]_{6578-a canon} while [he]_{6578-a canon} is staying at [the Hall]_{6574-the hall} . "_{[285-parson twemlow]} " [Maria]_291-maria ! Well , [I]_{285-parson twemlow} have long given up all attempts at reasoning with [you]_291-maria . If [I]_{285-parson twemlow} see [a man]_{6583-a man} walking into [a furnace]_{6584-a furnace} , do [I]_{285-parson twemlow} insult [him]_{6583-a man} by saying beware ? "_{[285-parson twemlow]} " As [I]_{909-the rector} am beyond all reason , [Joshua]_294-joshua , it is far above [me]_{909-the rector} to understand that . But if [you]_291-maria escape insulting [him]_{6583-a man} , what [you]_291-maria do is far worse , and quite unlike [a gentleman]_{863-a gentleman} . [You]_291-maria heap a whole pile of insults upon [[your]_291-maria own brother [clergymen]_{6587-clergymen}]_{6586-your own brother clergymen} . "_{[909-the rector]} " [I]_{285-parson twemlow} do not at all understand [you]_291-maria , [Maria]_291-maria : [you]_291-maria fly off in such a way from one thing to another ! "_{[285-parson twemlow]} " Not at all . [Anybody who is not above paying attention]_{6588-anybody who is not above paying attention} must understand [me]_{285-parson twemlow} . When [he]_{6588-anybody who is not above paying attention} is at [Merton]_23-merton [he]_{6588-anybody who is not above paying attention} goes to [church]_6589-church , and [[his]_{6588-anybody who is not above paying attention} Rector]_{6590-his rector} is bound to look after [him]_{6588-anybody who is not above paying attention} . When [he]_{6588-anybody who is not above paying attention} is at [sea]_766-sea , [he]_{6588-anybody who is not above paying attention} has [[his]_{6588-anybody who is not above paying attention} Chaplain]_{6592-his chaplain} , who preaches whenever the weather permits , and dare not neglect [his]_{6588-anybody who is not above paying attention} duties . But the strongest point of all is this [[his]_{6588-anybody who is not above paying attention} very own father]_{6593-his very own father} and [brother]_6594-brother are [clergymen]_{6587-clergymen} , and bound to do [their]_{6587-clergymen} best for [him]_{6588-anybody who is not above paying attention} . All these [you]_6596-you insult , and in so many words condemn for neglecting [their]_{6587-clergymen} duty , because [you]_6596-you are unable to resist the pleasure of a stray shot at [a celebrated man]_{6597-a celebrated man} when [he]_{6597-a celebrated man} comes down here for hospitality . "_{[285-parson twemlow]} " [[My]_294-joshua dear]_{6598-my dear} , [you]_{6598-my dear} have put the matter in a new light , "_[294-joshua] said [the Rev. Joshua Twemlow]_294-joshua ; " [I]_294-joshua would be [the last man in [the world]_{695-the world}]_{6599-the last man in the world} to cast a slur upon [any brother clergyman]_{6601-any brother clergyman} . But it is a sad denial to [me]_294-joshua , because [I]_294-joshua had put it so neatly , and a line of Latin at the end of it . "_[294-joshua] " Never mind , [dear]_6572-dear . That will do for [some one else who deserves it , and has got no influence]_{6603-some one else who deserves it , and has got no influence} . And if [you]_6596-you could only put instead of it one of [your]_6596-you beautifully turned expressions about [our]_6604-our debt of gratitude to [the noble defender of [our]_6604-our country]_{6605-the noble defender of our country} "_{[285-parson twemlow]} " No , no , [Maria]_291-maria ! "_{[911-her husband]} said [[her]_910-her husband]_{911-her husband} , with a smile ; " be content without pushing [your]_291-maria victory further than [Nelson]_276-nelson [himself]_276-nelson would push it . It may be [my]_{911-her husband} duty to spare [him]_276-nelson , but [I]_{911-her husband} will not fall down and worship [him]_276-nelson . "_{[911-her husband]} [Joshua Twemlow]_294-joshua , [Bachelor of Divinity]_{912-bachelor of divinity} , was not very likely to worship [anybody]_838-anybody , nor even to admire , without due cause shown . [He]_294-joshua did not pretend to be [a learned man]_{914-a learned man} , any more than [he]_294-joshua made any other pretense which [he]_294-joshua could not justify . But [he]_294-joshua loved a bit of Latin , whenever [he]_294-joshua could find [anybody]_838-anybody to share it with [him]_294-joshua , and even in lack of [intelligent partners]_{916-intelligent partners} [he]_294-joshua indulged sometimes in that utterance . This was a grievance to [the Squire of [the parish]_{6537-the parish}]_{917-the squire of the parish} , because [he]_{917-the squire of the parish} was expected to enjoy at ear - shot that which had passed out of the other ear in boyhood , with a painful echo behind it . But [the Admiral]_{747-the admiral} had [his]_{747-the admiral} revenge by passing [the Rector]_{909-the rector} 's bits of Latin on when [he]_{747-the admiral} could remember them to some one entitled to an explanation , which [he]_{747-the admiral} , with a pleasant smile , vouchsafed . This is one of the many benefits of a classical education . But what are such little tags , compared with the pith and marrow of [the man]_{921-the man} [himself]_{921-the man} ? [Parson Twemlow]_{285-parson twemlow} was [no prig]_{922-no prig} , [no pedant]_{923-no pedant} , and [no popinjay]_{924-no popinjay} , but [a sensible , upright , honorable man , whose chief defect was a quick temper]_{925-a sensible , upright , honorable man , whose chief defect was a quick temper} . In [parish]_926-parish affairs [he]_{285-parson twemlow} loved to show [his]_{285-parson twemlow} independence of [the Hall]_{6574-the hall} , and having a stronger will than [Admiral Darling]_{332-admiral darling} , [he]_{285-parson twemlow} mostly conquered [him]_{285-parson twemlow} . But [he]_{285-parson twemlow} knew very well how far to go , and never pressed the supremacy of [the Church]_{6579-the church} beyond endurance . [[His]_{285-parson twemlow} wife]_{6501-his wife} , who was one of [the Carnes of [Carne Castle]_271-carne]_{25-the carnes of carne castle} , some [few miles to the westward]_{930-few miles to the westward} , encouraged [him]_{285-parson twemlow} strongly in holding [his]_{285-parson twemlow} own when [the Admiral]_{747-the admiral} strove to override [him]_{332-admiral darling} . That was [her]_{6501-his wife} manner of putting the case ; while [Admiral Darling]_{332-admiral darling} would rather have a score of nightmares than override any one . But [the Carnes]_271-carne were [a falling]_{932-a falling} as much as [the Darlings]_{933-the darlings} were [a rising family]_{934-a rising family} , and offense comes down [the hill]_{890-the hill} like stones dislodged by [the upward traveller]_{936-the upward traveller} . [Mrs. Twemlow]_{292-mrs. twemlow} knew nothing [she]_{292-mrs. twemlow} disliked so much as any form of haughtiness ; it was so small , so petty , so opposed to all true Christianity . And this made [her]_{292-mrs. twemlow} think that [the Darlings]_{295-the darlings} were always endeavoring to patronize [her]_{292-mrs. twemlow} a thing [she]_{292-mrs. twemlow} would much rather die than put up with . [This excellent couple]_{937-this excellent couple} had allowed , however , [[their]_{937-this excellent couple} only son]_{938-their only son} [Erle]_{296-mr. erle} , [a very fine young man]_{939-a very fine young man} , to give [his]_{296-mr. erle} heart entirely to [Faith Darling]_297-faith , [[the Admiral]_{747-the admiral} 's eldest daughter]_{941-the admiral 's eldest daughter} , and to win [hers]_297-faith to an equal extent ; and instead of displaying any haughtiness , [[her]_297-faith father]_{754-her father} had simply said : " Let [them]_{937-this excellent couple} wait two years ; [they]_{937-this excellent couple} are both very young , and may change [their]_{937-this excellent couple} minds . If [they]_{937-this excellent couple} keep of the same mind for two years , [they]_{937-this excellent couple} are welcome to [one another]_{827-one another} . "_{[754-her father]} For [a kinder - hearted man]_{943-a kinder - hearted man} than [Admiral Darling]_{332-admiral darling} never saw the sun . There was nothing about [him]_{332-admiral darling} wonderful in the way of genius , heroism , large - mindedness , or unselfishness . But [people]_944-people liked [him]_{332-admiral darling} much better than if [he]_{332-admiral darling} combined all those vast rarities ; because [he]_{332-admiral darling} was lively , genial , simple , easily moved to wrath or grief , free - handed , a little fond , perhaps , of quiet and confidential brag , and very fond of gossip . " [I]_{332-admiral darling} tell [you]_276-nelson , "_{[332-admiral darling]} [he]_{332-admiral darling} said to [Lord Nelson]_276-nelson now , as [they]_945-they walked down [the hill]_{890-the hill} to [the church]_{6579-the church} together that lovely Sunday morning , " [you]_276-nelson will not have seen a finer sight than [[our]_945-they fishermen]_{6607-our fishermen} in [church]_6589-church [I]_{332-admiral darling} dare say never . Of course [they]_{6607-our fishermen} do n't all go . [Nobody]_843-nobody could expect it . But as many as [a reasonable man]_{6610-a reasonable man} could desire come [there]_892-there , because [they]_{6607-our fishermen} know [I]_{332-admiral darling} like it . [Twemlow]_{292-mrs. twemlow} thinks that [they]_{6607-our fishermen} come to please [him]_{332-admiral darling} ; but [he]_{332-admiral darling} finds a mighty difference in [[his]_{332-admiral darling} congregation]_{6612-his congregation} when [I]_{332-admiral darling} and [[my]_{332-admiral darling} daughters]_{6613-my daughters} are out of [the parish]_{6537-the parish} . But if [he]_{332-admiral darling} goes away , there [they]_{6607-our fishermen} are all the same , or perhaps even more , to get a change from [him]_{332-admiral darling} . That will show which of [us]_{6607-our fishermen} [they]_{6607-our fishermen} care about pleasing . "_{[332-admiral darling]} " And [they]_{6607-our fishermen} are quite right . [I]_{948-the hero of the nile} hate the levelling system , "_{[948-the hero of the nile]} [the hero of the Nile]_{948-the hero of the nile} replied . " [A man]_{6583-a man} should go to [church]_6589-church to please [[his]_{6583-a man} landlord]_{6617-his landlord} , not to please [the parson]_{6618-the parson} . Is [the Chaplain]_{6619-the chaplain} to settle how many come to prayers ? "_{[948-the hero of the nile]} " That is the right way to look at the thing , "_{[949-the larger - bodied admiral]} said [the larger - bodied Admiral]_{949-the larger - bodied admiral} ; " and [I]_{949-the larger - bodied admiral} only wish [Twemlow]_{292-mrs. twemlow} could have heard [you]_{949-the larger - bodied admiral} . [I]_{949-the larger - bodied admiral} asked [him]_{332-admiral darling} to dine with [us]_{6607-our fishermen} yesterday , as [you]_{949-the larger - bodied admiral} know , because [you]_{949-the larger - bodied admiral} would have done [him]_{332-admiral darling} so much good ; but [he]_{332-admiral darling} sent some trumpery excuse , although [[his]_{332-admiral darling} wife]_{6501-his wife} was asked to come with [him]_{332-admiral darling} . [She]_{6501-his wife} stopped [him]_{332-admiral darling} , no doubt ; to look big , [I]_{949-the larger - bodied admiral} dare say ; as if [they]_6621-they could dine with [a Lord Nelson]_276-nelson every day ! "_{[949-the larger - bodied admiral]} " [They]_6621-they can do that every day , when [they]_6621-they dine with [a man who has done [his]_{6622-a man who has done his duty} duty]_{6622-a man who has done his duty} . But where is [my]_{948-the hero of the nile} pretty godchild [Dolly]_277-dolly ? [Horatia]_275-horatia seems too long for [you]_{949-the larger - bodied admiral} . What a long name [they]_6621-they gave [me]_{948-the hero of the nile} ! It may have done very well for [[my]_{948-the hero of the nile} granduncle]_{6623-my granduncle} . But , [[my]_{948-the hero of the nile} dear]_{6598-my dear} [Lingo]_284-lingo , look sharp for [[your]_{949-the larger - bodied admiral} Dolly]_{6625-your dolly} . [She]_277-dolly has [no mother]_{6626-no mother} , nor even a duenna [she]_277-dolly has turned [her]_277-dolly off , [she]_277-dolly said yesterday . [[Your]_{948-the hero of the nile} daughter]_{6627-your daughter} [Faith]_297-faith is [an angel]_{6628-an angel} , but [Dolly]_277-dolly "_{[948-the hero of the nile]} " [[My]_{949-the larger - bodied admiral} [Dolly]_277-dolly]_{6629-my dolly} is a little devil , [I]_{949-the larger - bodied admiral} suppose ! [You]_{948-the hero of the nile} always found out everything . What have [you]_{948-the hero of the nile} found [my]_{949-the larger - bodied admiral} Dolly at ? Perhaps [she]_277-dolly got it at [her]_277-dolly baptism . "_{[949-the larger - bodied admiral]} A word against [[his]_950-his pet child]_{951-his pet child} was steel upon flint to [Admiral Darling]_{332-admiral darling} . " [I]_276-nelson am not concerned with [your]_{948-the hero of the nile} opinion , "_[276-nelson] [Lord Nelson]_276-nelson answered , loftily . " But [Horatia Dorothy Darling]_275-horatia is [[my]_276-nelson godchild]_{6630-my godchild} by baptism , and [you]_{948-the hero of the nile} will find [her]_275-horatia down in [my]_276-nelson will for a thousand pounds , if [she]_275-horatia behaves well , and if it should please [the Lord]_{848-the lord} to send [me]_276-nelson some of the prize - money [I]_276-nelson deserve . "_[276-nelson] This was announced in such a manner , with [the future testator]_{952-the future testator} 's useful eye bearing brightly on [[his]_{952-the future testator} comrade]_{953-his comrade} , and [his]_{952-the future testator} cocked hat lifted as [he]_{952-the future testator} spoke of [the great Awarder of prizes]_{954-the great awarder of prizes} , that [no one able to smile]_{955-no one able to smile} could help a friendly and simple smile at [him]_{952-the future testator} . So [Admiral Darling]_{332-admiral darling} forgot [his]_{332-admiral darling} wrath , which never had long memory , and scorning even to look round for [Dolly]_277-dolly , in whom [he]_{332-admiral darling} felt such confidence , took [the mighty warrior]_{956-the mighty warrior} by the good arm and led [him]_{956-the mighty warrior} toward the peaceful bells . " Hurry ; [we]_6632-we shall be late , "_{[332-admiral darling]} [he]_{332-admiral darling} said . " [You]_277-dolly remember when [we]_6632-we called [you]_277-dolly ' Hurry , ' because of being always foremost ? But [they]_6632-we know better than to stop the bells till [they]_6632-we see [me]_{332-admiral darling} in [the church porch]_{6633-the church porch} . [Twemlow]_{292-mrs. twemlow} wanted to upset that , for [the parsons]_{6634-the parsons} want to upset everything . And [I]_{332-admiral darling} said : ' Very well ; then [I]_{332-admiral darling} shall square it by locking the gate from [your]_{292-mrs. twemlow} shrubbery . That will give [me]_{332-admiral darling} five minutes to come down [the hill]_{890-the hill} . ' For [[my]_{332-admiral darling} grandfather]_{6636-my grandfather} put up that gate , [you]_277-dolly must know , and of course the key belongs to [me]_{332-admiral darling} . It saves [Twemlow]_{292-mrs. twemlow} a cable's - length every time , and [the parsons]_{6634-the parsons} go to [church]_6589-church so often now , [he]_{6634-the parsons} would have to make at least another knot a month . So the bells go on as [they]_{6634-the parsons} used to do . How many bells do [you]_276-nelson make it , [Mr. Nelson]_{298-mr. nelson} ? "_{[332-admiral darling]} " Eight bells , [sir]_6639-sir , "_[276-nelson] [Lord Nelson]_276-nelson replied , saluting like [the middy in charge of the watch]_{957-the middy in charge of the watch} . And at this little turn [they]_958-they both laughed , and went on , with memory of ancient days , to [church]_6589-church .

CHAPTER V

OPINION , [MALE AND FEMALE]_{960-male and female}

[The fine young parsons of the present generation]_{961-the fine young parsons of the present generation} are too fond of asking [us]_962-us why [we]_962-us come to [church]_6589-church , and assigning fifty reasons out of [their]_{961-the fine young parsons of the present generation} own heads , not one of which is to [our]_962-us credit or [theirs]_{961-the fine young parsons of the present generation} ; whereas [their]_{961-the fine young parsons of the present generation} proper business is to cure the fish [they]_{961-the fine young parsons of the present generation} have caught , instead of asking how [they]_{961-the fine young parsons of the present generation} caught [them]_{961-the fine young parsons of the present generation} . [Mr. Twemlow]_{299-mr. twemlow} had sense enough for this , and treated [the largest congregation [he]_{299-mr. twemlow} had ever preached to as if [they]_{964-the largest congregation he had ever preached to as if they were come for the good of their souls} were come for the good of [their]_{964-the largest congregation he had ever preached to as if they were come for the good of their souls} souls]_{964-the largest congregation he had ever preached to as if they were come for the good of their souls} , and should have it , in spite of [Lord Nelson]_276-nelson . But , alas ! [their]_{964-the largest congregation he had ever preached to as if they were come for the good of their souls} bodies fared not so well , and scarcely [a man]_{6583-a man} got [his]_{6583-a man} Sunday dinner according to [his]_{6583-a man} liking . Never [a woman]_{966-a woman} would stay by the fire for the sake of a ten - pound leg of mutton , and [the baker]_{967-the baker} put [his]_{967-the baker} shutters up at half past ten against every veal pie and every loin of pork . Because in [the church]_{6579-the church} there would be seen this day as [the servants at [the Hall]_{6574-the hall}]_{969-the servants at the hall} told [every one [the man whom [no Englishman]_{973-no englishman} could behold without pride , and no Frenchman with [it]_974-it the victor of [the Nile]_{27-the nile}]_{972-the man whom no englishman could behold without pride , and no frenchman with it the victor of the nile} , and of [Copenhagen]_{28-copenhagen} , and countless other conflicts]_{971-every one the man whom no englishman could behold without pride , and no frenchman with it the victor of the nile , and of copenhagen , and countless other conflicts} . Knowing that [he]_{299-mr. twemlow} would be stared at well , [he]_{299-mr. twemlow} was equal to the occasion , and [the people who saw [him]_{299-mr. twemlow}]_{975-the people who saw him} were so proud of the sight that [they]_{975-the people who saw him} would talk of it now if [they]_{975-the people who saw him} were alive . But [those who were not there]_{976-those who were not there} would exhibit more confidence than conscience by describing every item of [his]_{299-mr. twemlow} raiment , which verily even of [those who beheld it]_{977-those who beheld it} [none]_978-none could do well , except [a tailor]_{979-a tailor} or [a woman]_{966-a woman} . Enough that [he]_{299-mr. twemlow} shone in the light of the sun which came through a windowful of bull's - eyes upon [him]_{299-mr. twemlow} , and was surprised to see stars by daylight , but the glint of [his]_{299-mr. twemlow} jewels and glow of [his]_{299-mr. twemlow} gold diverted no eye from the calm , sad face which in the day of battle could outflash [them]_981-them all . That sensitive , mild , complaisant face humble , and even homely now , with scathe and scald and the lines of middle age presented itself as a great surprise to the many who came to gaze at it . With its child - like simplicity and latent fire , it was rather the face of [a dreamer and poet]_{982-a dreamer and poet} than of [a warrior and hero]_{983-a warrior and hero} . [Mrs. Cheeseman]_{300-mrs. cheeseman} , [the wife of [Mr. Cheeseman]_{301-mr. cheeseman} , who kept [the main shop in [the village]_{768-the village}]_{985-the main shop in the village}]_{984-the wife of mr. cheeseman , who kept the main shop in the village} , put this conclusion into better English , when [[Mrs. Shanks Harry]_{302-mrs. shanks} 's mother]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} came on Monday to buy a rasher and compare opinions . " If [I]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} could have fetched it to [my]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} mind , "_{[987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother]} [she]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} said , " that [Squire Darling]_{303-squire darling} were [a tarradiddle]_{6640-a tarradiddle} , and all [his]_{303-squire darling} wenches liars which some of [them]_981-them be , and no mistake and if [I]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} could refuse [my]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} own eyes about gold - lace , and crown jewels , and arms off , [happier]_6641-happier would [I]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} sleep in [my]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} bed , [ma'am]_6642-ma'am , every night [the Lord]_{848-the lord} seeth good for it . [I]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} would sooner have found hoppers in the best ham in [the shop]_{6644-the shop} than have gone to [church]_6589-church so to delude [myself]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} . But there ! that [Cheeseman]_{301-mr. cheeseman} would make [me]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} do it . [I]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} did believe as [we]_6646-we had [somebody]_842-somebody fit to do battle for [us]_6646-we against [Boney]_304-boney , and [I]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} laughed about all [they]_842-somebody invasion and scares . But now why , ' a ca n't say bo to a goose ! If ' a was to come and stand this moment where [you]_988-you be a - standing , and say , ' [Mrs. Cheeseman]_{300-mrs. cheeseman} , [I]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} want a fine rasher , ' not a bit of gristle would [I]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} trim out , nor put it up in paper for [him]_{301-mr. cheeseman} , as [I]_{987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother} do for [you]_988-you , [ma'am]_6642-ma'am . "_{[987-mrs. shanks harry 's mother]} And [Widow Shanks]_{305-widow shanks} quite agreed with [her]_988-you . " Never can [I]_{305-widow shanks} tell [you]_988-you what [my]_{305-widow shanks} feelings was , when [I]_{305-widow shanks} seed [him]_{301-mr. cheeseman} a - standing by [the monument]_{6649-the monument} , [ma'am]_6642-ma'am . But [I]_{305-widow shanks} said to [myself]_{305-widow shanks} ' why , [[my]_{305-widow shanks} poor John]_{6651-my poor john} , as is now in heaven , [poor fellow]_{6652-poor fellow} , would ' a took [you]_{6651-my poor john} up with one hand , [[my]_{305-widow shanks} lord]_{6653-my lord} , stars and garters and crowns and all , and put [you]_{6651-my poor john} into [his]_{301-mr. cheeseman} sow - west pocket . ' And so [he]_{301-mr. cheeseman} could have done , [Mrs. Cheeseman]_{300-mrs. cheeseman} . "_{[305-widow shanks]} But the opinion of [the men]_{826-the men} was different , because [they]_{826-the men} knew a bee from a bull 's foot . " [He]_{301-mr. cheeseman} may not be so very big , "_{[826-the men]} [they]_{826-the men} said , " nor so outrageous thunderin ' , as [the missus]_{6654-the missus} looked out for from what [she]_{6654-the missus} have read . [They]_{826-the men} always goes by [their]_{826-the men} own opinions , and wrong a score of times out of twenty . But [any one with a fork to [his]_{301-mr. cheeseman} leg]_{6655-any one with a fork to his leg} can see the sort of stuff [he]_{301-mr. cheeseman} is made of . [He]_{301-mr. cheeseman} ' tended [his]_{301-mr. cheeseman} duty in [the house of [the Lord]_{848-the lord}]_{6656-the house of the lord} , and [he]_{301-mr. cheeseman} would n't look after [the women]_{6658-the women} ; but [he]_{301-mr. cheeseman} kept [his]_{301-mr. cheeseman} live eye upon [every young chap]_{6659-every young chap} as were fit for [a man - of - war's - man]_{6660-a man - of - war's - man} [Dan Tugwell]_282-dan especial , and [young Harry Shanks]_{6661-young harry shanks} . [You]_6662-you see if [he]_{301-mr. cheeseman} do n't have both of [they]_{6659-every young chap} afore ever the war comes on again ! "_{[826-the men]} Conscious of filling the public eye , with the privilege of being upon private view , [Lord Nelson]_276-nelson had faced the position without flinching , and drawn all the fire of [the enemy]_{6515-the enemy} . After that [he]_276-nelson began to make reprisals , according to [his]_276-nelson manner , taking no trouble to regard [the women which debarred [them]_{991-the women which debarred them from thinking much of him} from thinking much of [him]_276-nelson]_{991-the women which debarred them from thinking much of him} but settling with a steady gaze at [each sea - faring man]_{992-each sea - faring man} , whether [he]_276-nelson was made of good stuff or of pie - crust . And to the credit of [the place]_{694-the place} it must be said that [he]_276-nelson found very little of that soft material , but plenty of good stuff , slow , perhaps , and heavy , but needing only such a soul as [his]_276-nelson to rouse it . " What [a fine set of fellows [you]_277-dolly have in [[your]_277-dolly village]_{6664-your village}]_{6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village} ! "_[276-nelson] [he]_276-nelson said to [Miss Darling]_277-dolly after dinner , as [she]_277-dolly sat at the head of [[[her]_277-dolly father]_{754-her father} 's table]_{995-her father 's table} , for [the Admiral]_{747-the admiral} had long been [a widower]_{997-a widower} . " The finest [I]_276-nelson have seen on [the south coast]_{6665-the south coast} anywhere . And [they]_{6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village} look as if [they]_{6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village} had been under some training . [I]_276-nelson suppose [[your]_277-dolly father]_{6666-your father} had most of [them]_{6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village} in [the Fencibles]_{392-the fencibles} , last summer ? "_[276-nelson] " [Not one of [them]_{6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village}]_{6667-not one of them} , "_[297-faith] [Faith]_297-faith answered , with a sweet smile of pride . " [They]_{6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village} have [their]_{6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village} own opinions , and nothing will disturb [them]_{6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village} . [Nobody]_843-nobody could get [them]_{6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village} to believe for a moment that there was any danger of invasion . And [they]_{6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village} carried on all [their]_{6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village} fishing business almost as calmly as [they]_{6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village} do now . For that , of course , [they]_{6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village} may thank [you]_276-nelson , [Lord Nelson]_276-nelson ; but [they]_{6663-a fine set of fellows you have in your village} have not the smallest sense of the obligation . "_[297-faith] " [I]_276-nelson am used to that , as [[your]_277-dolly father]_{6666-your father} knows ; but more among [the noble]_{6670-the noble} than the simple . For the best thing [I]_276-nelson ever did [I]_276-nelson got no praise , or at any rate very little . As to the [Boulogne]_22-boulogne affair , [Springhaven]_{3-springhaven} was quite right . There was never much danger of invasion . [I]_276-nelson only wish [the villains]_{6671-the villains} would have tried it . [Horatia]_275-horatia , would [you]_277-dolly like to see [[your]_277-dolly godfather]_{6672-your godfather} at work ? [I]_276-nelson hope not . [Young ladies]_{6673-young ladies} should be peaceful . "_[276-nelson] " Then [I]_277-dolly am not peaceful at all , "_[277-dolly] cried [Dolly]_277-dolly , who was sitting by the maimed side of [her]_277-dolly " Flapfin , "_[276-nelson] as [[her]_277-dolly young brother]_{998-her young brother} [Johnny]_306-johnny had nicknamed [him]_{998-her young brother} . " Why , if there was always peace , what on earth would [any but very low people]_{6674-any but very low people} find to do ? There could scarcely be [an admiral]_{6503-an admiral} , or [a general]_{6676-a general} , or even [a captain]_{6677-a captain} , or well , [a boy to beat the drums]_{6678-a boy to beat the drums} . "_[306-johnny] " But no drum would want to be beaten , [Horatia]_275-horatia , "_{[999-her elder sister]} [[her]_277-dolly elder sister]_{999-her elder sister} [Faith]_297-faith replied , with the superior mind of twenty - one ; " and [the admirals]_{6679-the admirals} and [the generals]_{6680-the generals} would have to be "_[297-faith] " [Doctors]_6681-doctors , or [clergymen]_{6587-clergymen} , or something of that sort , or perhaps even [worse nasty lawyers]_{6683-worse nasty lawyers} . "_{[999-her elder sister]} Then Dolly whose name was " [Horatia]_275-horatia "_[297-faith] only in presence of [[her]_277-dolly great godfather]_{1000-her great godfather} blushed , as befitted the age of seventeen , at [her]_277-dolly daring , and looked at [[her]_277-dolly father]_{754-her father} . " That last cut was meant for [me]_307-frank , "_[307-frank] [Frank Darling]_307-frank , [the eldest of [the family]_{730-the family}]_{1002-the eldest of the family} , explained from the opposite side of the table . " [[Your]_{754-her father} lordship]_{6684-your lordship} , though so well known to [us]_{730-the family} , can hardly be expected to know or remember all the little particulars of [[our]_{730-the family} race]_{6685-our race} . [We]_{730-the family} are four , as [you]_{754-her father} know ; and [the elder two]_{6686-the elder two} are peaceful , while [the younger pair]_{6687-the younger pair} are warlike . And [I]_307-frank am to be [the ' nasty lawyer]_{6688-the ' nasty lawyer} , ' called to the bar in the fullness of time which means after dining sufficiently to the great disgust of [[your]_{754-her father} little godchild]_{6689-your little godchild} , whose desire from [her]_{6689-your little godchild} babyhood has been to get [me]_307-frank shot . "_[307-frank] " LITTLE , indeed ! What a word to use about [me]_307-frank ! [You]_{754-her father} told a great story . But now [you]_{754-her father} 'll make it true . "_[307-frank] " To wit as [we]_{730-the family} say at [Lincoln]_308-lincoln 's Inn [she]_{6689-your little godchild} has not longed always for [my]_307-frank death in battle , but henceforth will do so ; but [I]_307-frank never shall afford [her]_{6689-your little godchild} that gratification . [I]_307-frank shall keep out of danger as zealously as [[your]_{754-her father} lordship]_{6684-your lordship} rushes into it . "_[307-frank] " [Franky]_307-frank going on , [I]_307-frank suppose , with some of [his]_307-frank usual nonsense , "_[307-frank] [Admiral Darling , who was rather deaf]_{1004-admiral darling , who was rather deaf} , called out from the bottom of the table . " [Nobody]_843-nobody pays much attention to [him]_307-frank , because [he]_307-frank does not mean a word of it . [He]_307-frank belongs to the peace peace peace - at - any - price lot . But when [a man]_{6583-a man} wanted to rob [him]_307-frank last winter , [he]_{6583-a man} knocked [him]_307-frank down , and took [him]_307-frank by the throat , and very nearly killed [him]_307-frank . "_{[1004-admiral darling , who was rather deaf]} " That 's the only game to play , "_[276-nelson] exclaimed [Lord Nelson]_276-nelson , who had been looking at [Frank Darling]_307-frank with undisguised disgust . " [[My]_276-nelson young friend]_{6693-my young friend} , [you]_{6693-my young friend} are [not such a fool]_{6694-not such a fool} after all . And why should [you]_{6693-my young friend} try to be one ? "_[276-nelson] " [[My]_297-faith brother]_{6695-my brother} , "_[297-faith] said [the sweet - tempered Faith]_297-faith , " never tries to be [a fool]_{6566-a fool} , [Lord Nelson]_276-nelson ; [he]_{6695-my brother} only tries to be [a poet]_{6697-a poet} . "_[297-faith] This made [people]_944-people laugh ; and [Nelson]_276-nelson , feeling that [he]_276-nelson had been rude to [a youth who could not fairly answer [him]_276-nelson]_{1006-a youth who could not fairly answer him} , jumped from [his]_276-nelson chair with the lightness of [a boy]_{899-a boy} , and went round to [Frank Darling]_307-frank , with [his]_307-frank thin figure leaning forward , and [his]_307-frank gray unpowdered hair tossed about , and upon [his]_307-frank wrinkled face that smile which [none]_978-none could ever resist , because it was so warm and yet so sad . " Shake hands , [[my]_276-nelson dear young friend]_{6698-my dear young friend} , "_[276-nelson] [he]_276-nelson cried , " though [I]_276-nelson can not offer the right one . [I]_276-nelson was wrong to call [you]_{6698-my dear young friend} [a fool]_{6566-a fool} because [you]_{6698-my dear young friend} do n't look at things as [I]_276-nelson do . [Poets]_6700-poets are almost as good as [sailors]_6531-sailors , and a great deal better than [soldiers]_{6702-soldiers} . [I]_276-nelson have felt a gift that way [myself]_276-nelson , and turned out some very tidy lines . But [I]_276-nelson believe they were mainly about [myself]_276-nelson , and [I]_276-nelson never had time to go on with [them]_6703-them . "_[276-nelson] Such little touches of simplicity and kindness , from [a man who never knew the fear of [men]_702-men]_{1009-a man who never knew the fear of men} , helped largely to produce that love of [Nelson]_276-nelson which [England]_2-england felt , and will always feel . " [[My]_{861-the young man} lord]_{6653-my lord} , "_{[861-the young man]} replied [the young man]_{861-the young man} , bending low for [he]_{861-the young man} was half a cubit higher than [the mighty captain]_{1012-the mighty captain} " it is good for [the world]_{695-the world} that [you]_{861-the young man} have no right arm , when [you]_{861-the young man} disarm it so with [your]_{861-the young man} left one . "_{[861-the young man]}

CHAPTER VI

AS OTHERS SEE [US]_1013-us

[Admiral Darling]_{332-admiral darling} was very particular in trying to keep [his]_{332-admiral darling} grounds and garden tolerably tidy always . But [he]_{332-admiral darling} never succeeded , for the simple reason that [he]_{332-admiral darling} listened to [every one]_{1014-every one} 's excuses ; and not understanding a walk or a lawn half so well as [the deck of [a battle - ship]_{1016-a battle - ship}]_{1015-the deck of a battle - ship} , [he]_{332-admiral darling} was always defeated in argument . " Here 's a state of things ! "_{[332-admiral darling]} [he]_{332-admiral darling} used to say in summer - time ; " thistles full of seed within a biscuit - heave of [my]_{332-admiral darling} front door , and other things [I]_{332-admiral darling} forget [their]_6706-they names with heads like the head of a capstan bursting , all as full of seeds as [a purser]_{6707-a purser} is of lies ! "_{[332-admiral darling]} " [[Your]_{309-mr. swipes} lordship]_{6684-your lordship} do not understand them subjects , "_{[309-mr. swipes]} [Mr. Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} , [the head gardener]_{1017-the head gardener} , was in the habit of replying ; " and small blame to [you]_{309-mr. swipes} , in [my]_{309-mr. swipes} opinion , after so many years upon the briny wave . Ah ! [they]_6706-they ca n't grow them things there . "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " [Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} , that is true , but to [my]_{309-mr. swipes} mind not at all a satisfactory reason for growing them here , just in front of [the house]_{6709-the house} and the windows . [I]_{309-mr. swipes} do n't mind a few in [the kitchen - garden]_{6710-the kitchen - garden} , but [you]_{309-mr. swipes} know as well as [I]_{309-mr. swipes} do , [Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} , that [they]_6706-they can have no proper business [here]_6711-here . "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " [I]_{309-mr. swipes} did hear tell down to [the Club]_{6712-the club} , last night , "_{[309-mr. swipes]} [Mr. Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} would reply , after wiping [his]_{309-mr. swipes} forehead , as if [his]_{309-mr. swipes} whole mind were perspired away , " though [I]_{309-mr. swipes} do n't pretend to say how far true it may be , that [all the land of [England]_2-england]_{6713-all the land of england} is to be cultivated for the public good , same as on the continence , without no propriety or privacy , [[my]_{309-mr. swipes} lord]_{6653-my lord} . But [I]_{309-mr. swipes} do n't altogether see how [they]_6706-they be to do it . So [I]_{309-mr. swipes} thought [I]_{309-mr. swipes} 'd better ask [[your]_{6653-my lord} lordship]_{6684-your lordship} . "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " For the public good ! The public - house good , [you]_{309-mr. swipes} mean . "_{[309-mr. swipes]} [The Admiral]_{747-the admiral} answered nine times out of ten , being easily led from the track of [his]_{747-the admiral} wrath , and tired of telling [Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} that [he]_{309-mr. swipes} was not [a lord]_{1019-a lord} . " How many times more must [I]_{309-mr. swipes} tell [you]_{309-mr. swipes} , [Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} , that [I]_{309-mr. swipes} hate [that Jacobin association]_{6716-that jacobin association} ? Can [you]_{309-mr. swipes} tell [me]_{309-mr. swipes} of [one seaman belonging to it]_{6717-one seaman belonging to it} ? A set of [fish - jobbers]_{6718-fish - jobbers} , and [men with barrows]_{6719-men with barrows} , and cheap - jacks from up [the country]_{6571-the country} . [Not one of [[my]_{309-mr. swipes} tenants]_{6722-my tenants}]_{6721-not one of my tenants} would be such a fool as to go [there]_892-there , even if [I]_{309-mr. swipes} allowed [him]_{6721-not one of my tenants} . [I]_{309-mr. swipes} make great allowances for [you]_{309-mr. swipes} , [Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} , because of [your]_{309-mr. swipes} obstinate nature . But do n't let [me]_{309-mr. swipes} hear of [that Club]_{6724-that club} any more , or [YOU]_{309-mr. swipes} may go and cultivate for the public good . "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " [[Your]_{309-mr. swipes} lordship]_{6684-your lordship} knows that [I]_{1020-the master} goes [there]_892-there for nothing except to keep up [my]_{1020-the master} burial . And with all the work there is upon [this place]_{804-this place} , [the Lord]_{848-the lord} only knows when [I]_{1020-the master} may be requiring of [it]_{804-this place} . Ah ! [I]_{1020-the master} never see the like ; [I]_{1020-the master} never did . And a blade of grass the wrong way comes down on [poor old Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} ! "_{[1020-the master]} Hereupon [the master]_{1020-the master} , having done [his]_{1020-the master} duty , was relieved from overdoing it , and went on other business with a peaceful mind . The feelings , however , of [Mr. Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} were not to be appeased so lightly , but demanded the immediate satisfaction of a pint of beer . And so large was [his]_{309-mr. swipes} charity that if [[his]_{309-mr. swipes} master]_{1021-his master} fell short of duty upon that point , [he]_{1021-his master} accredited [him]_{309-mr. swipes} with the good intention , and enabled [him]_{309-mr. swipes} to discharge it . " [[My]_{309-mr. swipes} dear]_{6598-my dear} soul , "_{[309-mr. swipes]} [he]_{309-mr. swipes} said , with symptoms of exhaustion , to [good Mrs. Cloam]_{310-mrs. cloam} , [the housekeeper , who had all the keys at [her]_{310-mrs. cloam} girdle]_{1022-the housekeeper , who had all the keys at her girdle} , about ten o'clock on the Monday morning , " what a day [we]_6730-our did have yesterday ! "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " A mercy upon [me]_{310-mrs. cloam} , [Mr. Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} , "_{[310-mrs. cloam]} cried [Mrs. Cloam]_{310-mrs. cloam} , who was also short of breath , " how [you]_{309-mr. swipes} did exaggerate [my]_{310-mrs. cloam} poor narves , a - rushing up so soft , with the cold steel in both [your]_{309-mr. swipes} hands ! "_{[310-mrs. cloam]} " Ah ! [ma'am]_6642-ma'am , it have right to be a good deal wuss than that , "_{[309-mr. swipes]} [the chivalrous Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} made answer , with the scythe beside [his]_{309-mr. swipes} ear . " It do n't consarn what [the masters]_{6732-the masters} say , though enough to take one 's legs off . But [the ladies]_{6733-the ladies} , [Mrs. Cloam]_{310-mrs. cloam} , [the ladies]_{6733-the ladies} it 's [them]_{6733-the ladies} as takes [our]_6730-our heads off . "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " Go ' long with [you]_{309-mr. swipes} , [Mr. Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} ! [You]_{309-mr. swipes} are so disastrous at turning things . And how much did [he]_{6732-the masters} say [you]_{309-mr. swipes} was to have this time ? Here 's [Jenny Shanks]_311-jenny coming up [the passage]_{6735-the passage} . "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " Well , [he]_{6732-the masters} left it to [myself]_{309-mr. swipes} ; [he]_{6732-the masters} have that confidence in [me]_{309-mr. swipes} . And little it is [I]_{309-mr. swipes} should ever care to take , with the power of [my]_{309-mr. swipes} own will , [ma'am]_6642-ma'am . Why , the little brown jug , [ma'am]_6642-ma'am , is as much as [I]_{309-mr. swipes} can manage even of [our]_6730-our small beer now . Ah ! [I]_{309-mr. swipes} know the time when [I]_{309-mr. swipes} would no more have thought of rounding of [my]_{309-mr. swipes} mouth for such small stuff than of [your]_6642-ma'am growing up , [ma'am]_6642-ma'am , to be [a young woman with the sponsorship of this big place upon [you]_6642-ma'am]_{6739-a young woman with the sponsorship of this big place upon you} . Wonderful ! wonderful ! And only yesterday , as [a man with a gardening mind]_{6740-a man with a gardening mind} looks at it , [you]_6642-ma'am was [the prettiest young maiden on the green]_{6741-the prettiest young maiden on the green} , and the same barring marriage if [you]_6642-ma'am was to encounter with [the young men]_{6742-the young men} now . "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " Oh , "_{[310-mrs. cloam]} said [Mrs. Cloam]_{310-mrs. cloam} , who was fifty , if a day , " how [you]_6642-ma'am do make [me]_{310-mrs. cloam} think of sad troubles , [Mr. Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} ! [Jenny]_311-jenny , take the yellow jug with the three beef - eaters on it , and go to the third cask from the door the key turns upside down , mind and let [me]_{310-mrs. cloam} hear [you]_6642-ma'am whistle till [you]_6642-ma'am bring [me]_{310-mrs. cloam} back the key . Do n't tell [me]_{310-mrs. cloam} nonsense about [your]_6642-ma'am lips being dry . [You]_6642-ma'am can whistle like a blackbird when [you]_6642-ma'am choose . "_{[310-mrs. cloam]} " Here 's to [your]_6642-ma'am excellent health , [Mrs. Cloam]_{310-mrs. cloam} , and as blooming as it finds [you]_6642-ma'am now , [ma'am]_6642-ma'am ! As pretty a tap as [I]_{309-mr. swipes} taste since Christmas , and another dash of malt would ' a made it worthy a'most to speak [your]_6642-ma'am health in . Well , [ma'am]_6642-ma'am , a leetle drop in crystal for [yourself]_6642-ma'am , and then for [my]_{309-mr. swipes} business , which is to inquire after [your]_6642-ma'am poor dear health to - day . Blooming as [you]_6642-ma'am are , [ma'am]_6642-ma'am , [you]_6642-ma'am must bear in mind that beauty is only skin - deep , [Mrs. Cloam]_{310-mrs. cloam} ; and the purtier a flower is , the more delicate it grows . [I]_{309-mr. swipes} 've a - been a - thinking of [you]_6642-ma'am every night , [ma'am]_6642-ma'am , knowing how [you]_6642-ma'am must ' a been put about and driven . [The Admiral]_{747-the admiral} have gone down to [the village]_{768-the village} , and [Miss Dolly]_{6749-miss dolly} to stare at [the boats going out]_{6750-the boats going out} . "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " Then [I]_{310-mrs. cloam} may speak a word for once at ease , [Mr. Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} , though [the Lord]_{848-the lord} alone knows what a load is on [my]_{310-mrs. cloam} tongue . It requires [a fine gardener]_{6752-a fine gardener} , being used to delicacy , to enter into half the worry [we]_6753-we have to put up with . [Heroes of the Nile]_{6754-heroes of the nile} , indeed , and [bucklers of [the country]_{6571-the country}]_{6755-bucklers of the country} ! Why , [he]_{6752-a fine gardener} could not buckle [his]_{6752-a fine gardener} own shoe , and [Jenny Shanks]_311-jenny had to do it for [him]_{6752-a fine gardener} . Not that [I]_{310-mrs. cloam} blame [him]_{6752-a fine gardener} for having one arm , and [a brave man]_{6757-a brave man} [he]_{6752-a fine gardener} is to have lost it , but that [he]_{6752-a fine gardener} might have said something about the things [I]_{310-mrs. cloam} got up at a quarter to five every morning to make up for [him]_{6752-a fine gardener} . [For cook]_{6758-for cook} is no more than a smoke - jack , [Mr. Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} ; if [she]_{6758-for cook} keeps the joint turning , that 's as much as [she]_{6758-for cook} can do . "_{[310-mrs. cloam]} " And a little too fond of good beer , [I]_{309-mr. swipes} 'm afeard , "_{[309-mr. swipes]} replied [Mr. Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} , having emptied [his]_{309-mr. swipes} pot . " [Men]_702-men 's heads was made for it , but not [women]_6760-women 's , till [they]_6760-women come to superior stations in life . But , oh , [Mrs. Cloam]_{310-mrs. cloam} , what a life [we]_6761-we lead with the crotchets of [they]_6760-women gentry ! "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " It is n't that so much , [Mr. Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} , if only there was any way of giving satisfaction . [I]_{309-mr. swipes} wish [everybody who is born to it]_{6762-everybody who is born to it} to have the very best of everything , likewise [all who have fought up to it]_{6763-all who have fought up to it} . But to make all the things and have nothing made of them , whether indigestion or want of appetite , turns one quite into [the Negroes]_{6764-the negroes} almost , that [two or three people]_{6765-two or three people} go on with . "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " [I]_{309-mr. swipes} do n't look at what [he]_{309-mr. swipes} hath aten or left , "_{[309-mr. swipes]} [Mr. Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} made answer , loftily ; " that lieth between [him]_{309-mr. swipes} and [his]_{309-mr. swipes} own stommick . But what hath a ' left for [me]_{309-mr. swipes} , [ma'am]_6642-ma'am ? [He]_{309-mr. swipes} hath looked out over [the garden]_{6549-the garden} when [he]_{309-mr. swipes} pleased , and this time of year no weeds is up , and [he]_{309-mr. swipes} do n't know enough of things to think nothing of them . When [his]_{309-mr. swipes} chaise come down [I]_{309-mr. swipes} was out by the gate with a broom in [my]_{309-mr. swipes} hand , and [I]_{309-mr. swipes} pulled off [my]_{309-mr. swipes} hat , but [his]_{309-mr. swipes} eye never seemed to lay hold of [me]_{309-mr. swipes} . "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " [His]_{309-mr. swipes} eye lays hold of everything , whether [he]_{309-mr. swipes} makes ['em]_6768-'em feel or no . One thing [I]_{309-mr. swipes} 'm sure of [he]_{309-mr. swipes} was quite up to [Miss Dolly]_277-dolly , and the way [she]_277-dolly carries on with [you]_6642-ma'am know who , every blessed Sunday . If that is what [they]_6769-they go to [church]_6589-church for "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " But , [[my]_{1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer} dear]_{6598-my dear} soul , "_{[1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer]} said [the genial Swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer]_{1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer} , " when [you]_6642-ma'am and [I]_{1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer} was [young folk]_{6772-young folk} , what did [we]_{6772-young folk} go to [church]_6589-church for ? [I]_{1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer} ca n't speak for [you]_6642-ma'am , [ma'am]_6642-ma'am , being ever so much younger , and a baby in [the gallery]_{6775-the gallery} in long clothes , if born by that time ; but so far as [myself]_{1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer} goes , it was [the girls [I]_{1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer} went to look at]_{6776-the girls i went to look at} , and most of ['em]_6777-'em come as well to have it done to [them]_{6776-the girls i went to look at} . "_{[1023-the genial swipes , whose heart was enlarged with the power of good beer]} " That never was [my]_{309-mr. swipes} style , [Mr. Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} , though [I]_{309-mr. swipes} know there were [some not above it]_{6778-some not above it} . And amongst [equals]_6779-equals [I]_{309-mr. swipes} wo n't say that there need be much harm in it . But for [a young man in [the gallery]_{6775-the gallery} , with a long stick of the vile - base in [his]_{6780-a young man in the gallery , with a long stick of the vile - base in his hand , and the only clean shirt of the week on his back} hand , and the only clean shirt of the week on [his]_{6780-a young man in the gallery , with a long stick of the vile - base in his hand , and the only clean shirt of the week on his back} back]_{6780-a young man in the gallery , with a long stick of the vile - base in his hand , and the only clean shirt of the week on his back} , and nothing but a plank of pitch to keep [him]_{6780-a young man in the gallery , with a long stick of the vile - base in his hand , and the only clean shirt of the week on his back} , however good - looking [he]_{6780-a young man in the gallery , with a long stick of the vile - base in his hand , and the only clean shirt of the week on his back} may be , to be looking at [the daughter]_{6782-the daughter} , and [the prettiest one]_{6783-the prettiest one} too , though not the best , [some people]_{6784-some people} think , of [the gentleman that owns all [the houses]_{6786-the houses} and the haven presumption is the smallest word that [I]_{309-mr. swipes} can find to use for it ; and for [her]_{6782-the daughter} to allow it , fat fat something in [the nation]_{6787-the nation}]_{6785-the gentleman that owns all the houses and the haven presumption is the smallest word that i can find to use for it ; and for her to allow it , fat fat something in the nation} . "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " Well , [ma'am]_6642-ma'am , "_{[309-mr. swipes]} said [Mr. Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} , whose views were loose and liberal , " it seems a little shock at first to [those on trust in [families]_{6790-families}]_{6789-those on trust in families} . But [Dannel]_312-dannel is [a brave boy]_{6791-a brave boy} , and might fight [his]_312-dannel way to glory , and then [they]_{6789-those on trust in families} has the pick of [the femmels]_{6792-the femmels} up to a thousand pound a year . [You]_6642-ma'am know what happened [[the miller]_{6793-the miller} 's son]_{6794-the miller 's son} , no further off than [Upton]_313-upton . And if it had n't been for [Dannel]_312-dannel , when [she]_{6782-the daughter} was [a little chit]_{6795-a little chit} , where would [proud Miss Dolly]_{6796-proud miss dolly} be , with [her]_{6796-proud miss dolly} feathers and [her]_{6796-proud miss dolly} furbelows ? [Natur]_314-natur ' is the thing [I]_{309-mr. swipes} holds by , and [I]_{309-mr. swipes} sees a deal of it . And betwixt [you]_6642-ma'am and [me]_{309-mr. swipes} and the bedpost , [ma'am]_6642-ma'am , whoever hath [Miss Dolly]_{6798-miss dolly} will have to ride to [London]_16-london on this here scythe . [Miss Faith]_315-faith is [the lass]_{6799-the lass} for [a good quiet man , without no airs and graces]_{6800-a good quiet man , without no airs and graces} , and to [my]_{309-mr. swipes} judgment every bit as comely , and more of [her]_315-faith to hold on by . But [the Lord]_{848-the lord} ' a mercy upon [us]_6802-we . [Mrs. Cloam]_{310-mrs. cloam} , [you]_6642-ma'am 've a - been married like [[my]_{309-mr. swipes} poor self]_{6803-my poor self} ; and [you]_6642-ma'am knows what [we]_6802-we be , and [we]_6802-we knows what [you]_6642-ma'am be . Looks ' ai n't much to do with it after the first week or two . It 's the cooking , and the natur ' , and the not going contrairy . B'lieve [Miss Dolly]_{6804-miss dolly} would go contrairy to a hangel , if [her]_{6804-miss dolly} was j'ined to [him]_1025-you three days . "_{[309-mr. swipes]} " Prejudice ! prejudice ! "_{[1024-the housekeeper]} [the housekeeper]_{1024-the housekeeper} replied , while shaking [her]_{1024-the housekeeper} finger severely at [him]_1025-you . " [You]_1025-you ought to be above such opinions , [Mr. Swipes]_{309-mr. swipes} , [a superior man]_{6805-a superior man} , such as [you]_1025-you are . If [Miss Faith]_315-faith came into [[your]_1025-you garden]_{6806-your garden} reading books , and finding fault here and there , and sniffing at the flowers , a quarter so often as [pretty Dolly]_{316-pretty dolly} does , perhaps [you]_1025-you would n't make such a perfect angel of [her]_315-faith , and run down [[her]_315-faith sister]_{6807-her sister} in comparison . But [your]_1025-you wonderful [Miss Faith]_315-faith comes peeping [here]_6711-here and poking there into pots and pans , and asking [the maids]_{6809-the maids} how [[their]_{6809-the maids} mothers]_{6810-their mothers} are , as if [[her]_315-faith father]_{754-her father} kept [no housekeeper]_{6812-no housekeeper} . [She]_315-faith provoked [me]_{1024-the housekeeper} so in [the simple - room]_{6813-the simple - room} last week , as if [I]_{1024-the housekeeper} was hiding thieves [there]_892-there , that [I]_{1024-the housekeeper} asked [her]_315-faith at last whether [she]_315-faith expected to find [Mr. Erle]_{296-mr. erle} [there]_892-there . And [you]_1025-you should have seen how [she]_315-faith burst out crying ; for something had turned on [her]_315-faith mind before . "_{[1024-the housekeeper]} " Well , [I]_{309-mr. swipes} could n't have said that to [her]_315-faith , "_{[309-mr. swipes]} quoth [the tender - hearted Swipes]_{1026-the tender - hearted swipes} " not if [she]_315-faith had come and routed out every key and every box , pot , pan , and pannier in [the tool - house]_{6816-the tool - house} and [stoke - hole and vinery]_{6817-stoke - hole and vinery} ! [The pretty dear]_{6818-the pretty dear} ! [the pretty dear]_{6818-the pretty dear} ! And [such a lady as [she]_315-faith is]_{6820-such a lady as she is} ! Ah , [[you]_1025-you women]_{6821-you women} are hard - hearted to one another , when [your]_1025-you minds are up ! But take [my]_{1024-the housekeeper} word for it , [Mrs. Cloam]_{310-mrs. cloam} , [no one]_{6581-no one} will ever have the chance of making [your]_1025-you beautiful [Miss Dolly]_{6823-miss dolly} cry by asking [her]_{6823-miss dolly} where [[her]_{6823-miss dolly} sweetheart]_{6824-her sweetheart} is . "_{[1024-the housekeeper]}